Security can support risk management, visibility, access control and response, but no responsible program should be described as eliminating all crime, loss or emergencies.
At a glance
- Security controls should be reviewed against the property’s actual risks, operations and observed results.
- Patrols, access control, people and surveillance each have limits and should be described accurately.
- Review should focus on whether agreed duties were performed, incidents were handled appropriately and new risks require changes.
What this means in practice
The official rules establish a baseline, but a workable security assignment still needs property-specific decisions. The client and provider should turn general requirements into clear instructions about what is checked, who can authorize exceptions, what must be documented and when another authority takes over.
Questions to confirm
- Were the agreed security duties actually completed?
- What incidents or recurring exceptions reveal a gap?
- What change would address that gap without promising perfect prevention?
Picture this at your property
A site experiences theft despite having cameras and patrols. A useful review looks at access, timing, blind spots, procedures and response rather than claiming the previous system “failed” simply because an incident occurred.
The value of the example is the decision process: identify what is known, what remains uncertain, who has authority, and what information should be preserved for follow-up.
Practical takeaway
The strongest security process is usually the one that makes responsibilities, observations and escalation clear. That creates a service that can be understood and reviewed without overstating what security can guarantee.
Official sources & verification
1. Crime and crime prevention — Government of Canada
2. Section 3: Basic security procedures — Government of Ontario
3. Section 4: Report writing — Government of Ontario
Last reviewed: 2026-08-08. This resource is general information for security planning and service discussions. It is not a guarantee that crime, loss, injury or other incidents will be prevented, and it does not replace a site-specific assessment, client instructions, emergency plans, regulator requirements, insurer requirements or legal advice.